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"People who share battle scars can mistake themselves for romantic partners," says Olen. But talking shop during that getting-to-know-ya time will lead nowhere fast.

Manage it: "Give yourselves a 10-minute time limit for work chatter, and move on," says Leil Lowndes, author of How to Talk to Anyone. To grow close, you need shared experiences outside the cubicle. Do things that fuel conversation, like seeing a good movie or taking a short trip.